Barca and Dinamo, and Koeman about Messi: We have no problems

Champions League - tonight 3rd round in groups E, F, G and H, Leipzig and PSG play a replay of the semi-finals from last season

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The old tandem of Barcelona: Giordi Alba and Leo Messi, Photo: Reuters
The old tandem of Barcelona: Giordi Alba and Leo Messi, Photo: Reuters
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The matches of the 3rd round of the Champions League in groups E, F, G and H will be played tonight.

There is no classic derby, but it is always interesting when Barcelona plays, which welcomes Dynamo Kyiv, and of course - it is a big favorite to record a third victory.

The Catalans have a maximum performance after the first two matches, they beat Ferencvaros at home, then Juventus away, but they are not consistent in form, because they won only two points in the last four rounds at home - they are currently only 12th in La Liga, though with two games less.

It is still waiting for Leo Messi to be at the maximum level - the Argentinian ace plays rather reserved at the beginning of the season, so the Spanish media asked Ronald Koeman if he has problems in relations with him, as his predecessor Quique Setien had.

Setien, the previous coach of Barca, said two days ago that Messi is the best, but that it is difficult to train him, because of his personality and the influence that all great athletes have.

- I think Leo is a great soccer player - the best in the world. He shows it every day - for years. He is a competitor with great ambitions. That says a lot about him. I have absolutely no problems training him and working with him - said Kuman.

On the other hand, Barca's young striker Pedri points out that every day with Messi on the field is an invaluable experience for him and his teammates.

- He helps us in many ways, especially on the field with his advice. I think we have to enjoy while he is with us, because we are privileged to be in the same team. What will happen in the future - it is up to him to decide and no one has the right to influence him. It's up to us to enjoy and learn from him - said the 17-year-old.

Juventus, with the returning Cristiano Ronaldo, visit Ferencvaros in Budapest.

Montenegrin national team member Adam Marušić competes for the Lazio team away to Zenit, while in group H there will be an interesting replay of the semi-finals of the Champions League last season - Paris Saint-Germain, without the injured Neymar and Mbappe, but also several other players, is visiting Leipzig. Both teams have three points each, because they were defeated by Manchester United.

Couples Group E

CHELSEA - RENNES (21 p.m.)

SEVILLE - KRASNODAR (21)

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Group F

ZENIT - LACIO (18.55)

CLUB BRUGE - BORUSSIA D. (21)

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Group G

BARCELONA - DYNAMO KIEV (21)

FERENCVAROS - JUVENTUS (21)

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Group H

BAŞAKŞEHIR - MANCHESTER J. (18.55)

LEIPZIG - PSG (21)

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